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Upper Case Rock Climbing

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Routes in Upper Case

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	Bad Sushi T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Boldness, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Brown Eyes Blue Skies T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Carpetbagger T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Cheatstone Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Hookers and blow. T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	One for the Road T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Oubliette, The T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Penthouse Suite T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Piton Route T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Pussy Nuts T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sean's Face T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13

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Elevation:	5,018 ft	1,529 m
GPS:	36.15786, -115.49999 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Access Issue: IMPORTANT notes on Wet Rock and Human Waste Details

WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS DURING OR AFTER RAIN. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery bone-dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE: Human waste is a major issue plaguing the area. The Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) works to provide "wag bags" free of charge in several locations: Black Velvet Canyon, The Hamlet, Kraft Mountain Area, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor. These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out. Consider bringing one to be part of your daily kit no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly. Do not throw them in the toilets at the parking areas.

See https://www.southernnevadaclimbers.org/wag-bags for more information on the program.

Description

The area comprises a broad system of terraces above The Case Face. Routes exist on this tier from directly above the Graduate Cliff all the way over to Mossy Ledges Area. Some historic and modern activity has certainly occurred here, but it can be assumed to be fairly crunchy compared to more popular/established areas.

Getting There

The upper terrace can be easily reached via any number of lower routes--I've used Men In Black, Walk to School (just extend it up and it intersects the terraces), and Pincushion, but other options exist. Probably the easiest is to ascend the Mossy Ledges Area scrambling descent or via CU on Top. Descend via any of those methods as well. Finding the "tops" of various descents can be tricky the first time.